Creamy Lemon Chicken

Creamy Lemon Chicken

from littlesunnykitchen.com
25 min
6 servings

One-pan creamy lemon chicken dinner ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish! Perfect for busy week-nights, this dinner is family-friendly and low-carb. Golden crispy chicken smothered in an incredible creamy lemon sauce, serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.

Ingredients

  • 3 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin cutlets)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken stock (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • cooked pasta
  • parsley (chopped)
  • fresh lemon slices

Directions

  1. 1

    Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon of butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan.

  3. 3

    Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.

  4. 4

    Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, and saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

  5. 5

    Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream, lemon juice, and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to gently simmer for a couple of minutes.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper to your taste, then put the chicken back in the sauce and the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.